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Sabert Corporation · 3 days ago

Process Engineer, Coating

Greenville, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Sabert Corporation is a leading global manufacturer of innovative food packaging products and solutions. The Coating Process Engineer role involves hands-on involvement with operating equipment, conducting machine maintenance, and driving process improvements while ensuring quality and safety in the manufacturing process.

Food and BeveragePackaging Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Comply with GMP standards

Proficient use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for documentation, presentation, and data analysis

Develop and write SOPs or Work Instructions as needed

Present process improvements and findings to plant leadership teams and peers

Document and track process changes, emphasizing Centerlines to ensure process stability

Demonstrate strong independent troubleshooting skills

Manage independent projects as assigned

Demonstrate effective communication skills, attention to detail, multitasking capability, and a positive attitude toward teamwork and continuous improvement

Qualification

Coating process knowledgeProcess troubleshootingLean Six SigmaQuality control proceduresTechnical backgroundMultitaskingEffective communicationAttention to detailTeamwork

Required

Ability to identify and eliminate safety risks to maintain a safe and effective work environment

Proficiency in creating, training, monitoring, and maintaining Centerlines across process areas

Solid understanding of raw materials and all quality testing required for material acceptance

Knowledge of key process areas, including Repulping, Delivery, and Forming Machines

Ability to collect samples and conduct standard testing alongside quality technicians, operators, and material handlers; willingness to learn advanced testing techniques

Strict adherence to quality control procedures, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and safety protocols

Properties of coating materials and their application methods

Coating steps: application, drying, cooling, stacking, counting

Coating machine process steps: denesting, EOAT/pick and place transfer, coating booth, oven/drying, and stacking/counting

Coat weight testing

General process control and fundamental operation of valves, instruments, and process equipment

Coating chemistry and component properties, including solids content, viscosity, and pH levels

Troubleshooting capabilities for coating-related equipment, raw materials, and processes

Understanding of pulp coating processes and their relationship to final product formation

Ability to recognize and troubleshoot coating-related quality defects in finished products

Knowledge of quality criteria for finished goods

Work effectively with other Process Engineers, peers, and Subject Matter Experts to gain deeper process and equipment knowledge

Collaborate with vendors and suppliers for new equipment installations, startups, troubleshooting, and optimization

Run and manage process trials independently or alongside Process Engineering/CFI, including rationale development, data collection, analysis, and reporting

Apply Lean Six Sigma concepts such as DMAIC for process improvement initiatives

Partner with the Maintenance group to support preventive maintenance (PM) programs

Identify opportunities for spare parts management

Develop best practices and SOPs for equipment care, reliability, and longevity

Comply with GMP standards

Proficient use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for documentation, presentation, and data analysis

Develop and write SOPs or Work Instructions as needed

Present process improvements and findings to plant leadership teams and peers

Document and track process changes, emphasizing Centerlines to ensure process stability

Demonstrate strong independent troubleshooting skills

Manage independent projects as assigned

Demonstrate effective communication skills, attention to detail, multitasking capability, and a positive attitude toward teamwork and continuous improvement

Preferred

High School diploma/GED with Trade School, Technical Secondary School, or higher education in engineering, mechatronics, automation, or mechanics preferred

3–5 years of experience in the manufacturing industry, preferably pulp, paper, or coating-related fields

3–5 years of experience in process troubleshooting

Strong technical background with proven success in resolving process-related issues